He was born in Gaziantep on May 19, 1983 to a family of immigrants from Yugoslavia due to the transfer of his father who was a soldier. His mother is a dentist.

He completed his primary school education in Eskişehir and high school education in Üsküdar Anatolian High School. He graduated from Istanbul University, Faculty of Literature, Department of Philosophy. He has a sister.

Yağmur Atacan appeared on the theater stage as an amateur during her high school years and in 2002 with the character "Bebeto" in the play Canbaz.

He also worked as a professional drummer in the bands Arkhe and Hi-Jack from 2001 to 2005.

He appeared in commercials for brands such as Egos, Panda, Coca Cola, Hürriyet and Ülker.

In 2006, she hosted the program "Ben İstersem" on TRT. Yağmur Atacan works as a car dealer as a side job.

Yağmur Atacan married actress Pınar Altuğ on April 12, 2008. They have a child named Su (b. January 27, 2009).